I needed a project that would keep my hands busy, that wasn't complicated, and was something that I could pick up and put back down without losing my place. I also wanted to do something that would help shrink my yarn stash. I haven't bought yarn in months and I'm determined to not buy any (unless needed to finish a project) until I use at least half my stash up. Blankets tend to be yarn eaters, especially when I make them, because honestly, who wants a blanket that doesn't cover you all the way up. I wanted just one color. Weaving in a gazillion ends wasn't an option with my stress level. I settled on this pin.
this one would work too......
The stitch works up really quickly, and makes for a pretty heavy blanket that will actually keep you warm even when using plain old Red Heart Super Saver. The texture in the stitch helps keep a solid color blanket from looking boring.
I worked on this blanket over the course of the last two weeks......I didn't take any pictures while I was making it because quite frankly there was nothing I could show you that you can't find on YouTube. I didn't measure my blanket but it will cover my son who is 6'4" tall, all the way from the neck down to the toes with enough to curl under his feet. I used 4 (maybe 5, I just can't remember) 1 lb skeins from Caron.
I finished mine with a fringe on the ends.....It would have looked fine without it, but I was determined to use up every last bit of the yarn. Here is a better look at the texture.
I think I have some catching up to do. I think I might work on some Granny Squares, I haven't done them in forever and it would be a great way to use up a lot of yarns that are partial skeins, now to find a pin for inspiration.
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